Slacks

name, noun, verb

name, noun, verb ·1 syllable ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of slack form-of, plural
  2. 2
    Semi-formal trousers which are less formal than those that are part of a suit but nowadays are considered suitable casualwear in most offices. (Takes a plural verb even when referring to a single pair; may be referred to as a pair of slacks.) dated, plural, plural-only

    "Discipline, that’s what we need. Discipline. How are we going to win the war without discipline? Do you know, sir, some of these fellows come on parade in slacks - so I’ve been told. Can’t expect to win a war that way. Slacks! My God!"

  3. 3
    (used in the plural) pants for casual wear wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    third-person singular simple present indicative of slack form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
Proper Noun
  1. 1
    plural of Slack form-of, plural

Synonyms

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pantsdungareespantaloonpantstrousers

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"I preferred wearing my Hawaiian T-shirt and green shorts to be cool and different, but I quickly got used to the white shirt and black slacks."

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